Part 2 Episode 90
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When a person who had no choice but to choose a certain path because he or she did not want to go the other way ends up failing, he or she feels great anger.
Even though you had a good chance of winning, if someone with overwhelming power appears and ruins everything, you will fall into a sense of desperation beyond anger.
At that point, you might want to give up everything and leave.
King Jogan and Princess Yeongpyeong, who had no choice but to receive the capital punishment for participating in a rebellion, accepted Jeong Gwang when he offered them a way to survive.
‘Now it’s the Crown Prince’s turn.’
Jeong Gwang left Geoncheong Palace and headed to Danbon Palace.
When I arrived and went in, I saw the Crown Prince preparing to leave.
“Hello, sir. Are you going to see His Majesty?”
“That’s right. “What’s going on?”
“I have something to tell you.”
Emperor Taeson realized that this was not a light matter and sent the eunuchs away.
“I don’t have much time, so I can’t stay long.”
“It’s not a long story. “You said earlier that you would be kind to His Highness the King of Han and His Highness the King of Jogan. Have you decided where to send them?”
Taeson Hwang raised his brows.
“I’ve been thinking about it here and there, but I can’t find a suitable place, so I’m not thinking about it.”
“May I make a recommendation?”
“Huh. “I’m more curious about why you would recommend it than where it is.”
“Because it helps me too.”
Taeson Hwang laughed slightly.
“haha. If so, it’s a good thing for both of us. “Where are you from?”
“Cheonghae Castle.”
Hwang Taeson stroked his chin at the unexpected words.
“This is where your recluse is. “I don’t think it will be of any benefit to you if your royal kings, who are in a bad situation, go there.”
“no. can.”
Jeong Gwang explained the reason.
“The Heavenly Demon Church will come to Cheonghae Castle, following the traces deliberately left by the Myeong Church. If you find the fake secret Bunta, he will come to the center after looking at the documents left there. “Since we are punishing apostates, we will do our best.”
“So you said you and the Murim League would go to Cheonghae Fortress.”
“yes. Kunlun and the Murim Alliance will fight against the Heavenly Demon Church in Cheonghae Castle. “Fighting is inevitable, but there is a big problem.”
“Are you worried that the people will be harmed?”
“Sure. In particular, Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, is at risk. “If I were a famous religious leader, I would have set up a fake bunta there.”
“I guess so. “Myeonggyo planned such a thing to shake up Daemyung, so it is highly likely that he did so.”
“Even if not, there is a wide passageway leading to the central plains in Seonyeong. “It’s clear that the people there will be in trouble one way or another.”
Emperor Taesun’s eyes lit up.
“wait. “Is it possible that His Highness the King of Han and His Highness the King of Jogan are there?”
“As expected of you. If we make their residence in Seonyeong, the Church of the Heavenly Demon will not be able to attack them carelessly. “It’s like starting a life-or-death fight.”
If a member of the royal family dies, can the emperor stay quiet for the sake of his reputation?
No matter how crazy the Heavenly Demon Church was, there was no way they would do something like that.
“Uhm. That makes sense. Even if the Demonic Cult attacks… … Let me be honest. “I think it’s something that can’t be helped.”
These were uncles who might one day threaten the imperial throne. Wouldn’t it be fulfilling one’s duty as a ruler to just send them to the border instead of killing them?
“I understand to some extent. “Don’t you think that if we prevent fighting in the big city of Xining, it will be easier for Kunlun and the Murim League to deal with the Demonic Cult?”
“yes. “The number of people dying while rushing around trying to protect people who don’t know martial arts will be greatly reduced.”
Hwang Tae-son shook his head and then stopped.
“wait. For the sake of Kunlun, wouldn’t it be better to have His Royal Highness the King of Han and His Royal Highness King Cao Gan at Kunlun Mountain?”
“It’s not like they can live for 10,000,000 years. Above all, Kunlun is a martial arts sect, so you cannot avoid a fight. He must fight and win.”
“If blood was shed, it was shed. It’s better not to be looked down upon.”
“yes. How do you feel? If you do that, the lord of Cheonghae Castle will be able to use the government army much more effectively. Of course, you will need to give it more strength. “It’s a good solution, right?”
“… … .”
It’s okay.
Hwang Taeson thought of Cheonghae Castle.
‘He was pushed out in a power struggle, but he is a capable man. He is from the same Tongju Yeonga (通州燕) family as Geumuiwi Commander, so his family is also trustworthy.
That is why the emperor made him the lord of the castle.
‘Moreover, after marrying a woman from Cheonghae Province, you gave up your desire for power, right?’
Is there anyone worthy of risking his life to protect Cheonghae Fortress?
It was a good thing to raise such a person.
‘But you can’t just give power blindly. You need to appoint someone to watch. I’ll have to find a suitable person among the Gold Council officers.’
Hwang Tae-son readily accepted Jeong Gwang’s proposal.
“Let’s do it that way. Thank you for coming up with a good plan.”
“What.”
“The Emperor will also be satisfied. “I will tell you honestly that this is what you suggested and I will carry it out.”
Emperor Taesun left for an audience with the emperor.
Jeong Gwang sat alone, sipped tea, and thought of Princess Yeongpyeong.
‘An assassin sneaked into the imperial palace and tried to assassinate the emperor, but he fled to Jangnakgung Palace, right next to Wan’an Palace, her residence, and was executed. If you insist on wanting to leave the scary imperial palace and live quietly in a faraway place, not even the Crown Prince will be able to catch you.’
Now I had to think about the next thing.
As I was organizing the things I had to do, time passed quickly.
How long has it been like that?
Hwang Tae-son is back.
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Even though it was cold winter, thick beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
“Whoa. “I was scolded a lot, but I did it.”
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Taeson Hwang smiled bitterly at Jeong Gwang’s consolation.
“This time it’s your turn to suffer. “The Emperor is looking for you, so go quickly.”
Jeong Gwang, who had already expected this, presented to the emperor with a calm expression.
“Long live, long live, Your Majesty the Emperor.”
The emperor frowned.
“Why are you being sarcastic and saying I’m not dead yet?”
“No way. But are you sure you’ll be okay until tomorrow?”
In contrast to his pale face, the emperor’s voice was still arrogant.
“Come to Bongcheonjeon tomorrow and check in person.”
“That would be better. “But why did you call me?”
A faint anger appeared in the emperor’s eyes.
“Have you seen this fox-like guy? “What on earth did you have in mind to insinuate the Crown Prince like that?”
“Wind?”
“I will rule the world with virtue, not blood. “You boldly said such immature things in front of me.”
“If you like it.”
“What?”
“The Emperor has solidified the foundation for the great cause, but it cannot end there. Now it’s time to take care of it so it lasts a long time.”
“… … .”
“Is there anything better than virtue to do that? As it happens, Prince Hwang Tae-son has that kind of ability. “Why do you act like you don’t like it when it’s a perfectly good situation?”
The emperor glared at Zheng Guang and shook his head.
“If I wasn’t sure that you were truly not greedy for power, I would have killed you at any cost. Still, there are so many things that are unclear. “What is your relationship with Su-eung (首鷹)?”
“Who is he?”
“You’re saying you don’t know that you protected Jim and the Crown Prince on the same day as All Saints’ Day?”
“ah. Him. Your stealth skills are truly amazing. “I only noticed it when it suddenly came out and saved His Majesty.”
“That’s an interesting story.”
“Is he the master of the three imperial guardians? “He seemed like a martial arts expert.”
“It’s very fun. “How do you know about the imperial guardian?”
“You have weak martial arts skills, so I noticed it a long time ago. “They seem to suspect that I have an inappropriate relationship with them.”
“then?”
Jeong Gwang smiled brightly.
“It would be difficult to keep it by your side and use it. “Please give it all to me.”
Eung-il, who was hiding, flinched.
The emperor frowned and leaned his upper body forward.
“What are you trying to use it for?”
“I want to take you to Cheonghae Castle.”
“I’m going to make you fight against the Demon Cult?”
“yes. Will you give it to me?”
Deep wrinkles appeared on the emperor’s forehead.
It would be a waste to give it to him, and it would be a shame not to give it to him.
In fact, the answer was already decided.
The emperor was not of an indecisive nature. If you threw me out, you would have already kicked me out. Can you keep me like this now?
He glared at Jeong Gwang and made a firm request.
“Just accept it. Instead, ensure that all royal guardians and guardians prioritize their loyalty to the imperial family over their relationship with you.”
“A person named Soo-eung. Wasn’t he originally trying to get me out? “He said he wouldn’t believe it.”
“It is human nature to just use something rather than give it to someone else.”
“Please give me someone younger. Why is it that only those who can’t go that far… … .”
“That’s exactly why. Hwang Tae-son is still young. We need talented people who will work for a long time. In your case it’s the opposite. “If we understand each other, what’s the problem?”
This means that if you want to use it in the fight against the Heavenly Demon Church, wouldn’t it be right to take the strongest Black Book, even if it doesn’t live long?
Jeong Gwang decided to accept it at this point and slightly lifted both palms.
“I don’t know what you mean by your relationship with me, but of course the royal guard must be faithful to the imperial family. “I think so, and they think so too.”
The emperor leaned his upper body forward against the throne.
“It’s sorted. “I will leave it in writing, so please take action.”
“yes? What are you doing between us? … .”
“Then I guess we can just destroy everything Jim gave us.”
Jeong Gwang rolled up his sleeves and urged.
“After all, it would be better to go cleanly. “Write it quickly.”
Jeong Gwang sent a message to Eung Il, who was in hiding while the paper, brush, and ink were being prepared.
– Eung-il.
-yes yes! Cult leader!
-Your brother-in-law can now live comfortably in the imperial palace. It’s good?
Eung-il worried the most intensely since he was born.
‘Can I say thank you? no. Oh my gosh, I’m sure he was going to beat me up and ask me if he was happy being away from me. I have to beg and ask that you please take me too. omg! What if you are really taken away?’
Whichever of the two you choose is like jumping into death!
Eung-il was wandering around, not knowing what to do, but Jeong-gwang clicked his tongue.
-Tsk tsk. Move your head appropriately.
-Sorry, sorry!
-What are you sorry about? This is good for you. And your master… … .
Jeong Gwang grinned and Eung Il swallowed his saliva.
-Now that he can serve me again, he will like me more than you. It went well, right?
-… … .
What nonsense!
I’m thankful that it eliminated the side effects of magic, but isn’t this really true?
However, Eung-il instinctively chose himself over his master.
– Long live long live long live! What the religious leader said is right and right!
-Noisy. Tell him to get ready, we’ll be leaving soon.
-John name!
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The next morning.
A large number of people gathered in Fengtianjeon of the Forbidden City.
Since the emperor was to abdicate while he was still alive, there was no promulgation of the Yujo (遺詔), and since his life was not long, he chose a date as close as possible to the lucky day, and as there was an invasion by foreign enemies, the process of informing the people widely. has also been reduced.
But that didn’t mean it wasn’t majestic.
Rites were offered to heaven and earth in a solemn atmosphere.
Due to the current situation, the pardon was skipped and a decree was issued.
The content was surprising.
The emperor abdicated to the crown prince, not the grandson.
It was the crown prince who had been losing his mind after the assassin’s ambush, but woke up with superhuman will. He, who had been forcibly carried on a palanquin to see his son become emperor, looked at his father, the emperor, and asked in a wet voice:
“Are you really doing this for Soja?”
The emperor answered dryly.
“I’m just saying that because I like the way it looks.”
“It looks good. “The abdication took place twice in one day. Isn’t this against etiquette?”
The emperor snorted.
“Do you think that a burden that went against the grain of heaven will be affected by something like that? “My will is my law.”
The crown prince looked blankly at his father and smiled faintly.
“I am in despair, Your Majesty.”
“Stop talking nonsense and do your job.”
“haha. yes. That’s how it should be.”
The royal seal was delivered to the crown prince.
While the musicians played, the crown prince sat on the throne with the help of the eunuchs.
“Long live, long live, Your Majesty the Emperor!”
As congratulations poured in from the major and minor officials and the royal family, the crown prince, who became emperor, chuckled.
His interests lay elsewhere.
“Look, Jinokryong. “Can you help me for a moment?”
The voice was as weak as a mosquito, but Jeong Gwang could hear it even while watching from a distance.
I had an idea of what he wanted, so I approached him without saying a word and touched the new emperor’s famous acupuncture point.
A single military official intervenes in the abdication ceremony and interferes with the royal body?
Although it was impossible, none of the people gathered at Bongcheonjeon were dissatisfied or angry.
Not only the emperor, who is a party to the situation, but also the Emperor of Yongle, who has become a superior, naturally accepts it, but who would dare do that?
Hwaaah-
As Jeong Gwang poured in his true energy, the Emperor’s pale face turned red.
“Thank you. “I had to repeat the same process one more time, but I didn’t have the confidence to endure it.”
“Proceed at your leisure, Your Majesty. “You’ll be fine for a few days.”
“haha. Then I will enjoy it in peace.”
Two suns set one after another and a new sun rose.
Pan Manso trembled with emotion, holding his cane.
Zhao congratulated the new emperor with calm eyes that were different from before.
Zheng Guang asked Zhao without hiding his surprised expression.
“Did you realize anything? “You’ve changed a lot.”
Zhao explained in a calm voice.
“It’s all thanks to sobriety. Let me explain briefly. actually… … .”
It wasn’t brief at all.
“Zhao. “Your mouth is still the same.”
“It will be over soon. So I… … .”
“I’ll assume you heard everything.”
Today is an auspicious day.
The door to a new era has opened.
and.
Jeong Gwang also opened the door.
It was the gate of the Imperial Palace Military Palace.
martial arts,
